Belton police shot and killed a man who allegedly threatened officers with a knife. Neighbors said that same man told one family that he would kill them, including their 2-year-old daughter, and burn the family's house to the ground.
Victim's Name: Name withheld by police
Agency Responsible: Belton Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: White
Date of Death: April 1, 2018
County: Cass
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3573
Geography: Suburban